In the Spotlight

The VHCC Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success is excited to present the first in the Spring 2015 video speaker broadcast series featuring Dan Harris, the Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC’s Nightline and Good Morning America Weekend Edition. His upcoming book 10% Happier explores meditation as a tool for anyone to enhance mindfulness and focus and to relieve stress.

Jennifer Pharr Davis, a world renowned hiker who has broken long-established speed records and learned important life lessons while hiking the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail, will share stories from the trail during two presentations on March 31 in Abingdon. She will speak at 2 p.m. at Virginia Highlands Community College and again that evening at 6 p.m. at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. Both talks are free and open to the public.

Community members interested in receiving information about the federal Affordable Care Act and free, one-on-one enrollment assistance are invited to attend a public session at Virginia Highlands Community College on Tuesday, February 10.

Virginia Highlands Community College has recognized full-time students who made great academic achievements during Fall Semester 2014 by naming them to the President's Honor Roll and the Vice President’s List, as well as the Merit List honoring part-time students.

King University and Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) on Monday signed a reverse transfer agreement that will provide additional opportunities for VHCC’s transfer students to earn an associate degree.

Joe Mitchell, assistant professor of Electrical Technology at Virginia Highlands Community College, has gained certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as a Solar PV installation Professional.